Kos to Athens ferry with Blue Star Ferries

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kos to Athens

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$65

Average price

$87

Fastest journey

11 h 55 m

Average duration

14 h 18 m

Ferries per day

2

Distance

337 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kos to Athens will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Kos for Athens on Sun, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct ferries cover the 337 km distance in an average of 14 h 18 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 11 h 55 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest ferries will take 16 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

SeajetsSUPERSTAR II
05:35AM16h40
Port of Kos
10:15PMPort of Piraeus
$651One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 2
08:30PM11h55
Port of Kos
08:25AMPort of Piraeus
$1101One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Kos to Athens

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Kos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €34, and a ferry costs an average of €47.

Distance: 181 nautical miles (337 km)

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€73

Average price

€70

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Cheapest

13h 24m

Average total duration

12h 24m

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4h 2m

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1h 2m

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Blue Star Ferries

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Aegean Airlines

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Kos to Athens Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
12:05PM
Arrival Time
09:15PM
Duration
9h10
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
10:20PM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
12h20
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
05:35AM
Arrival Time
10:15PM
Duration
16h40
Sailing Days
Thu, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
10:35PM
Arrival Time
11:00AM
Duration
12h25
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
08:25AM
Duration
11h55
Sailing Days
Thu, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
07:45PM
Arrival Time
11:35AM
Duration
15h50
Sailing Days
Mon, Fri

Live departures

Kos to Athens ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 9:01 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
blue_star_ferriesBLUE STAR 29:05 AM Port of Kos
9h10
6:15 PM Port of Piraeus0 transfersDirect
Sunday, July 13
seajetsSUPERSTAR II2:35 AM Port of Kos
16h40
7:15 PM Port of Piraeus0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Ferry from Kos to Athens

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Ferries from Kos to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 24m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $43 (€34) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $43 (€34)
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Blue Star Ferries
Distance
181 nautical miles (337 km)
Average sailing duration
12h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
$58 (€47)
Ferries per day
1
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
8
Fastest ferry
9h 10m
First ferry
00:20
Last ferry
23:55
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $43 (€34)

Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Kos to Athens

Buy your official Blue Star Ferries ferry tickets between Kos and Athens from $77 (€62) with Omio. Find ferry times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Blue Star Ferries is a Greek ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea. The company was founded in 1965 and is based in Piraeus, Greece. Blue Star Ferries operates ferry services between the Greek mainland and the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Northern Aegean islands, as well as between the Greek mainland and Italy.

Blue Star Ferries from Kos to Athens ferry information:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $77
  • Blue Star Ferries frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Ferry from Kos to Athens

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Popular ports from Kos to Athens

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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
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  • Free
Public transit options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station

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